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Expert systems and their use in augmenting design optimizationThe challenging requirements that are evolving for future aircraft demand that each design be optimally integrated, for the penalties imposed by nonoptimal performance are significant. Classic numerical optimization algorithms have been and will continue to be important tools for aircraft designers. These methods are, however, limited to certain categories of aircraft design variables, leaving the remainder to be determined by the user. A method that makes use of knowledge-based expert systems offers the potential for aiding the conceptual design process in a way that is similar to that of numerical optimization, except that it would address discrete, discontinuous, abstract, or any other unoptimized aspect of vehicle design and integration. Other unique capabilities such as automatic discovery and learning in design may also be achievable in the near term. This paper discusses current practice in conceptual aircraft design and knowledge-based systems, and how knowledge-based systems can be used in conceptual design.
Document ID
19860029696
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kidwell, G. H.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Eskey, M. A.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Subject Category
Mathematical And Computer Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 85-3095
Accession Number
86A14434
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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